A Practical Guide for Policy Analysis
Eightfold Path to More Effective Problem Solving
2nd Edition
Published on 7. January 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
167 pages
978-1-56802-923-8 (ISBN)
Description
A clear and effective guide to policy analysis addressing the psychology, as well as the logic, of the analytical process Full of helpful hints, such as warnings about language traps, strategies for economizing on data collection, and checklists for generating solutions, this book is widely used by students, practicing policy officials in government, and professionals in executive-level training programmes.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Washington
United States
Publishing group
SAGE Publications Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-56802-923-8 (9781568029238)
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Previous edition
Eugene Bardach
A Practical Guide for Policy Analysis
The Eightfold Path to More Effective Problem Solving
Book
01/2000
2nd Edition
Chatham House Publishers Inc.,U.S.
€34.87
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Content
Table of Contents Introduction Part I: The Eightfold Path 1. Define the Problem; 2. Assemble Some Evidence; 3. Construct the Alternatives; 4. Select the Criteria; 5. Project the Outcomes; 6. Confront the Tradeoffs; 7. Decidel; 8. Tell Your StoryPart II: Gathering Data for Policy ResearchIn the Beginning; Locating Relevant Sources; Gaining Access and Engaging Assistance; Acquiring and Using Leverage; Protecting Credibility; Strategic Dilemmas of Policy; ResearchPart III: "Smart (Best) Practices" Research: Understanding and Making Use of What Look Like Good Ideas from Somewhere Else Have Realistic Expectations; "Smart Practices"; Characterizing and Observing the "Practice"; Appendix A: Things Governments DoAppendix B: Semantic Tips: A Summary